Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies for absence given for this meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meetings of the Executive held on 26 January 2021 and 01 February 2021.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive meetings held on 26 January 2021 and 01 February 2021 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Executive Leader announcements.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

There were no petitions submitted at this meeting.

To receive any deputations, of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive any references from the committees or panels held.

Housing Scrutiny Panel – 04 February 2021

Minute 8- Fareham Housing Regeneration Strategy

At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor P J Davies addressed the Panel on this item.

The Panel considered a report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer which presented the Draft Fareham Housing Regeneration Strategy for Members to scrutinise prior to it being presented to the Executive in March.

Members were very supportive of the draft Strategy, commenting that it incorporates many of the issues that have previously been raised by the Panel.

RESOLVED that the Housing Scrutiny Panel considered the draft Fareham Housing Regeneration Strategy, attached as Appendix A to the report, in advance of it being presented to the Executive for approval in March.

This item was listed for consideration at item 8(3) of the agenda

Minute 9 – Fareham Borough Council Social Housing Rents Policy

The Panel considered a report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer which presented the Draft Fareham Borough Council Social Housing Rents Policy for Members to scrutinise prior to it being presented to the Executive in March.

Members were very supportive of the draft report, commenting that information is set out in a very clear and concise manner so that it is easily understandable. Members were also pleased that the policy will have a positive effect on the Housing Revenue Account.

RESOLVED that the Housing Scrutiny Panel considered the draft Fareham Borough Council Social Housing Rents Policy, attached as Appendix A to the report, in advance of it being presented to the Executive for approval in March.

This item was listed for consideration at item 8(2) of the agenda.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader. Councillors L Keeble and Mrs K K Trott addressed the Executive on this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  notes the updates made to the scheme; and

(b)  agrees the funding mechanisms, as outlined in the confidential Appendix A to the report.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

The comments of the Housing Scrutiny Panel were taken into account in considering this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive approves the draft Fareham Borough Council Social Housing Rents Policy, as provided in Appendix A to the report, for publication.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillors P Davies, L Keeble and Mrs K K Trott addressed the Executive on this item.

The comments of the Housing Scrutiny Panel were taken into account in considering this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:

(a)  to adopt the Fareham Housing Regeneration Strategy as provided in Appendix A to the report;

(b)  the principle of seeking a redevelopment of Menin House (to include adjacent garages/land) to provide new and improved affordable housing; and

(c)  to include the site specific Menin House Appendix (Appendix B to the report) with the Fareham Housing Regeneration Strategy.

A report by the Head of Streetscene.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees the interim arrangements for floral displays, South East in Bloom and Fareham in Bloom competitions in 2021, as set out in the report.

A report by the Director of Planning and Regeneration.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that the Director of Planning and Regeneration sign an updated Deed of Delegation and Memorandum of Association for the joint provision of Building Control services.

A report by the Head of Democratic Services.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillor L Keeble addressed the Executive on this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:

(a)  to continue the partnership arrangements for the Southampton and Fareham Legal Services Partnership for an interim period of two years, with a full review of the partnership to be carried out by March 2023, which may result in a revised and updated Deed of Delegation; and

(b)  to delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer, following consultation with the Executive Leader, to enter into such arrangements as are necessary and on such term as are reasonable.

A report by the Director of Planning and Regeneration.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to:

(a)  commence marketing the Property on a Freehold basis as well as continuing to advertise the Leasehold interest in the property; and

(b)  delegates authority to the Director of Planning and Regeneration, following consultation with the Executive Member for Policy and Resources, to complete a Freehold or Leasehold disposal of the Property in the event of receiving an acceptable offer.

A report by the Director of Leisure and Community.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillor L Keeble addressed the Executive on this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the citizen of Honour and Young Citizen of Honour Awards are rested for one year;

(b)  a new one-year initiative be approved to identify ‘Fareham’s Covid Heroes’ which would have three categories: adult (over 18), young person (under 18) and organisations;

(c)  all those nominated will receive a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by the Mayor and the Executive Leader;

(d)  there will be five selected winners for each category; and

(e)  when the Citizen of Honour and Young Citizen of Honour awards resume in 2021, nominations can be made for non Covid-19 related actions or deeds that have occurred during the preceding two years (2020 and 2021).